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Buttermilk Starter

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Allergen Info
Buttermilk Allergen Info
  • Manufactured in a facility that also produces products containing gluten and dairy.
Allergen Info
Buttermilk Allergen Info
  • Manufactured in a facility that also produces products containing gluten and dairy.

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This heirloom culture makes batch after batch of traditional cultured buttermilk right on your countertop, easy as pouring milk in a jar. Bake with your buttermilk or add it to cream to make cultured butter.

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INCLUDED IN THE BAG
  • 2 packets of buttermilk starter culture
  • Step-by-step instructions for using the culture - they may also be found here.
  • INGREDIENTS AND ALLERGEN INFORMATION
    Buttermilk Starter Culture Ingredients
  • Organic milk, live active cultures.

  • Buttermilk Starter Culture Allergen Information
  • Manufactured in a facility that produces products containing gluten and dairy.
  • HOW TO STORE YOUR STARTER CULTURE
    Store the starter culture in the refrigerator until you’re ready to activate it. Use the starter culture by the date on the bag.
    SUPPLIES YOU'LL NEED
    INGREDIENTS
  • Whole Pasteurized & Homogenized Milk (Not UHT/Ultra-Pasteurized
  • EQUIPMENT
  • 1 Quart Glass Jar or Plastic Container
  • Coffee Filter or Butter Muslin
  • Rubber Band
  • Thermometer
  • Stainless steel / silicone / wood spoon or spatula
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      J
      09/23/2019
      Jennifer
      Cleveland, Ohio, United States

      Unsuccessful, partially my fault.

      What the title said; I followed the directions but my first packet of culture didn’t take at all. The second I think I left too long but it was within the time window on the instructions. Still, it separated and was not looking appetizing. I’m just going to go back to culturing with store bought buttermilk; I just thought a direct culture would be more consistent. Too expensive for iffy results, for me.

      Cultures For Health

      We're so sorry your buttermilk didn't quite turn out! Please feel free to contact our customer support team - we have a way of getting things turned around!

      RB
      10/18/2019
      Roberta B.
      Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

      Buttermilk starter

      First I ordered the starter and there was nothing in the foil of both packages. Then I wrote you and got a whole new order very quickly. Tore open, done everything I was supposed to do and the next day It had all separated and I had cheese. Quite good really but I didn't know what I was going to do with it so looked up cheese making and it said to add a little salt and lemon juice. I put it in a container and into the fridge and used it as a spread overnight for cream cheese, not bad. Anyway I used the second packet and it turned out to be buttermilk. Very thick but still good.

      Cultures For Health

      Way to repurpose the buttermilk that didn't quite turn out! Your buttermilk cheese sounds delicious! If your buttermilk is turning out too thick, either try culturing at a cooler temperature or for less time.

      A
      01/26/2016
      Anissa

      Challenging starter

      I never got this starter to actually make buttermilk. I tried leaving it out for different amounts of time and in different spots in my apartment, but no luck. The result was barely thickened, and smelled unpleasant. Finally gave up. This may work better for other users. I purchased my starter in late 2015. Response from CFH: We are very sorry for your experience with the Buttermilk Starter. We are always happy to help troubleshoot, as in most cases we can save your culture! Please contact Customer Support anytime.

      LY
      08/05/2020
      Lynn Y.
      Marysville, Ohio, United States

      Best Buttermilk

      Its great to be able to create buttermilk in one day——and the flavor is amazing!

      BB
      07/22/2020
      Beth B.
      Grand Junction, Colorado, United States

      buttermilk starter

      it is ok

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